On March 5th, the leaderboards in Diablo 4 started, which are associated with a trial in a dungeon. How this “Gauntlet” works and how you secure a place on the leaderboard, you will learn here on MeinMMO.
With patch 1.3.3, the leaderboards made their way into Diablo 4 along with the “Gauntlets”. This is a weekly trial in a fixed dungeon that changes every week. The leaderboards are thus the rankings where you can compete with other players.
The monsters in the dungeon are above level 123, so it is beneficial if you are at level 100 yourself. We will explain below what you need to do to participate in the “Gauntlet” and how to make it onto the leaderboard.
How do I participate in the Gauntlet? You can participate in the trial, the Gauntlet, once you have unlocked World Level 4. When you start the game after the update, you will receive the quest “Unlocking the Horn of Trials.”
The entrance to the dungeon is located in the harbor of Gea Kul in Kehjistan. Once there, click on the Horn of Trials to interact with it. A window will open to the rankings, where you can start the Gauntlet directly. The quest is completed.
Additionally, you can directly access the Gauntlet when you open the leaderboard and click on “Start”. You do not have to be in Gea Kul for this.
The right strategy is key
How do I get on the leaderboard? In the dungeon, your strategy is crucial because: You have only 8 minutes to collect points. There are no loot drops, so you can fully focus on slaying monsters. You collect points by killing monsters and opening chests for which you need keys.
In doing so, you collect so-called “Proofs of Power” that resemble the souls of enemies in Diablo 4. The more proofs you have at the end, the more points you have. And those who have the most points will top the leaderboards. You also increase your points by activating the pillars in the dungeon that grant you bonuses or respawn the monsters.
You will obtain Proofs of Power through:
- Killing monsters
- Opening chests
- the keys for the chests drop from monsters (always the same)
- Pillars of Glory that serve as point multipliers for proofs
- especially effective when the monster density is very high
- Pillars of the Trial that respawn the monsters
- also respawns elite opponents and bosses
Since the pillars also respawn the bosses and bosses, after their death, spawn normal shrines again, you can repeatedly traverse specific routes in the dungeon and thus farm points.
An expert found the best route shortly after the leaderboards were released:
What matters? In the Gauntlet, it is not about reaching the end of the dungeon as quickly as possible. What matters most here is the decisions you make and how you navigate within the dungeon. You need to consider which path you take, which pillars you activate and when, and how you move through the dungeon.
It makes the most sense to learn the map, develop a strategy, and continuously expand it. If you want to plan your run, you can find a map of the dungeon, including all monster, chest, pillar, and key locations, on d4builds.gg.
In summary, it’s about efficiency, speed, and strategy. You have a week for each trial to adjust your strategy and builds to get the best out of it before a new Gauntlet begins. You can repeat the dungeon as often as you like.
The class balance here is largely irrelevant because you only compete against other players of the same class or in teams. Which builds will be at the top in the respective week remains to be seen. You can find the best builds in our Tier List for Diablo 4 Season 3.
What if my character dies? If you die in the Gauntlet dungeon, you can re-enter, but you lose a third of your points each time. You or your team members can collect lost Proofs of Power at the location of the last death when you return to the dungeon. Deaths of HC characters are permanent.
The layout of the weekly dungeon is always the same
What can I expect in the dungeon? The dungeon includes different types of monsters, all at level 123+. The Gauntlet is not structured like other dungeons. There are no loot; the dungeon bosses await you in several locations that are always the same, and your only quest is to gather as many points as possible.
The trial is associated with a fixed dungeon that changes weekly. This means that the dungeon always has the same layout. The monsters spawn at the same spots, and the keys for the chests drop at the same locations.
In the dungeon, there are pillars that serve as multipliers for the proofs or spawn monsters. There are also normal shrines that provide you with various buffs, such as the artillery shout, with which you attack faster and summon arrows. The shrines appear after you have killed a boss.
Information about the leaderboards and rewards
Where can I find the leaderboard? You can find all leaderboards in the overview, where you can also view your Codex of Power and all challenges. On PC, you open the overview with the Y key. There you get an insight into your progress and can also view all the leaderboards.
In the leaderboards, you will find the top 1,000 players sorted by solo class and team play. In the group lists, all names of a group appear in one line. Additionally, you can filter by platform (All, PC), mode (Normal, Hardcore), and players (All, Friends, Clan).
What rewards do I get? With your score, your rank in the trials increases, and your final score earns you seals. The score required to receive seals varies from week to week and depends on the setup of the Gauntlet and the class you play.
You earn a small chest after each run, regardless of whether you received a seal. And after the Gauntlet resets, you will receive so-called “Trial Chests.” The higher your score, the better loot the chest contains.
- A seal representing your rank
- A “small chest” after each run
- A Trial Chest, depending on the seals
- guaranteed to contain a legendary item
- The mount trophy “Emblem of the Conqueror” for the top 100 on any leaderboard
- Everlasting glory in the hall of ancestors for the top 10 on any leaderboard
Learn more about the seals and loot here:
When does the dungeon change? The challenges end every week on Tuesday at 5 PM CET, before the next challenge, which differs from the previous one, starts at 7:15 PM CET. So you always have a week to earn a place on the leaderboards.
The leaderboards remain throughout the seasons, and the seasonal mechanics are to be integrated each time. In Season 3, your mechanical Seneschal will accompany you into the dungeon, so you should also incorporate him into your strategy. In our list, we show you the best combinations for leading and tuning stones for the Seneschal.
